Ahhh…Family Pictures. Family Pictures…with children… Not such a serene thought, right? Family pictures with young children do not have to be a disaster. There are two key ways to preventing that they are… Preparation & Expectation. I am forever grateful to Kristen at Capturing Joy for writing this post that helped us plan our family photo shoot! Preparation First, we…
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Meeting Charlotte Mason: What is Twaddle?
Of my Charlotte Mason journey so far, this is hands down my husband’s favorite part… Twaddle. Not so much the meaning, but the words itself…it sounds like a bodily function to me and apparently to him, as well. It’s fun to say but what in the world does it mean? Simply Charlotte Mason writes a great post on this, but…
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Meeting Charlotte Mason: A Lifestyle, Not Just a Philosophy
I’m so enamored I can hardly sit still or think about anything else. I find myself sneaking away to read a few paragraphs from her books and aligning my life with her ideas. Reading her has re-awoken my standards. Not in a distorted, idolizing way – but in a motivated way. It’s been one of those “God things.” Ya know, when…
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What is the Best Homeschool Approach for a Child with Autism?
I’ve just finished my series, Autism: Diagnosis, Resources & Therapies. In Step 7, I discussed how to choose the right education for your child with autism. If you chose homeschool, this post is for you. Want to listen instead? There are six main homeschool approaches – or “styles” – out there. I’m going to very briefly touch on them all just…
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Free Piano Lessons for Kids: A Review of Hoffman Academy
I received a complimentary unit download from Hoffman Academy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer in the footer for more information. Free piano lessons for kids? Sounds too good to be true, right? Except…it’s not. For years, I’ve wanted the boys to enjoy piano lessons. I played myself as a kid and…
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